Early this morning members of the Boston Police Drug Control Unit executed a warrant at 68 Stranton Street, Apt. 1, Dorchester. Utilizing the services of the Boston Police Entry and Apprehension Team, officers made a forced entry into the residence. Inside, the officers encountered 8 Pit Bull dogs, 6 adults and one infant. Officers safely secured the Pit Bull dogs and adults inside the apartment.

During the execution of the warrant officers located a Ruger assault rifle, with two banana clips loaded with 46 rounds of ammunition, a loaded Beretta semi-automatic handgun, and four containers of what is believed to be marijuana.

Located and arrested inside the apartment was 39-year-old Canez Tout Puissant of Dorchester. He is charged with, Unlawful Possession of High Capacity Firearm, Unlawful Possession of a High Capacity Feeding Device, Unlawful Possession of Ammunition and Possession with Intent to Distribute Class “D” drugs (Marijuana.) Puissant will be arraigned today in Dorchester District Court.